Hancock, Michigan ... in larger trail networks. Summer conditions can be muddy in spots, particularly after rain. Warm ...

Hartwick Pines State Park in northern Michigan feels like stepping into a fairy tale—towering old-growth pines, golden light, and pure forest magic in every step.

There’s a 52-foot-tall man standing in Ironwood, Michigan, and he’s been there since 1964, never complaining about the weather, never asking for a chair, and never once requesting a bathroom break.